What’s the climate like in Salta?
The current climate of Salta features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Salta in recent years was 42°C in October 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in June 2021.
On average, Salta receives 872 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Argentina? Check out the weather and climate in places like Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Ushuaia, or have a look at other destinations in Argentina.
Best time to visit Salta?
The best time to visit Salta for sunny weather is April through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Salta. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Salta
The climate table of Salta shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 200 | 199 | 156 | 74 | 15 | 4,1 | 2,4 | 19 | 9,8 | 21 | 56 | 115 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in June
- Precipitation: 872 mm per year, averaging 73 mm per month
- Driest months: 2,4 mm in July, 4,1 mm in June and 9,8 mm in September
- Wettest months: 200 mm in January, 199 mm in February and 156 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Salta
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Salta, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Salta
This graph shows how much precipitation Salta, Argentina, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Salta
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Salta, Argentina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Salta
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Salta, Argentina. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Salta
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Salta, Argentina, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Salta by Month
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